The Freedom Loop

Departure from the Banyuls-sur-Mer Tourist Office.

1. Go up Avenue du Général de Gaulle towards Puig del Mas, then cross the "La Baillaury" river by the bridge. Continue on Avenue Pierre de Marca to Place Abel Pages on the left.
2. From the parking lot, continue towards the dirt track that leads to a path through the vineyards near Mas Guillaume. Continue on an asphalt road and turn left to Col del Bast.
3. At the pass, take the path going up on the right and follow the route for 500 meters. The path follows the ridges of the massif. Pass at the foot of an electrical pylon and take the rocky path that crosses several landslides towards Col de Rumpissar at 538 meters altitude.
4. Turn left and take the path ascending towards the Querroig Tower at 672 meters altitude, which offers an exceptional 360° panorama.
5. At Col de Rumpissa, head towards Pla del Ras,
6. Col des Empedrats,
7. Col de Teixo,
8. Puig d'en Jorda,
9. At Col d'en Torn, go right towards Col de la Martina.
10. At Col de la Martina, descend the track crossing Reg de la Roubine, then at the track change, go straight, cross a ford and then another. There, the road becomes paved.
11. Pass in front of Mas Xatard.
12. Arrive at the Aristide Maillol Museum. More info, click here. Cross the property and take the paved road crossing "la Ballaury".
13. Go right from the museum parking lot onto a narrow road. Continue on route du Col de Banyuls then Avenue du Général de Gaulle. At the end, turn right towards the Tourist Office.